We need a solution to fix the problem

12:38 PM,
Jul. 29, 2013

Written by

Eva Westheimer, Swannanoa

Concerning "Solution to Asheville coal ash pollution disputed" (July 20 AC-T). We know that the Arden power plant is polluting our waters, so when I heard that the answer in Duke Energy Progress' settlement was more testing, I could not believe it. I could not believe that more testing was the answer to a problem that could harm my community in such detrimental ways. The fact of the matter is that this settlement is inadequate and further puts Buncombe County in danger. Our riverkeeper has been testing the waters for what seems years ...